Bellamy, who has to continually monitor a series of long-standing injuries, played back-to-back 90 minutes for Chris Coleman's side against Macedonia and Belgium in the run-in to their World Cup qualifying campaign - bringing the curtain down on a 15-year international career.

However, the well-travelled striker will come back into Malky Mackay's squad for their clash against the Canaries.

Jordan Mutch is expected to retain his place in midfield for the Welsh outfit, having scored the opening goal against Jose Mourinho's side last week, while Kim Bo-Kyung could return to the side.

Bluebirds boss Mackay said that he is anticipating a difficult trip to Carrow Road.

"I know Carrow Road very well, I worked and played there for over six years," he told the club's official website.

"I know how tough an environment it can be to play in, it can be really hostile to the opposition. We’re going into an atmosphere there that we’ve got to try and dampen, but we go there in good spirits.

“Chris Hughton is a good and experienced manager and is someone who did a good job last season. He’s got a group of players now that he’s added to in the summer with some quality signings."

Defeat for Mackay's side would see them leapfrogged by the Canaries, which would drop them into the Premier League relegation zone.